Catherine J. Monroe
Jul 2, 2014
Catherine J. Monroe, age 92, of Hobart passed away Wednesday July 2, 2014 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Catherine was born April 30, 1922 in Gary, Indiana to the late Simon and Sophie (Kuchte) Kalilec. Catherine was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be deeply missed by her loving family. She loved cooking, baking and canning...
Judith M. Hartford
Jul 1, 2014
JUDITH M. HARTFORD, age 72, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at VNA Hospice of Porter County, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 30, 1941 in Portland Maine. Judy married Kenneth Hartford on February 18, 1960 at St. Luke's in Gary. She had recently been attending the Hobart Church of the Nazarene. Judy...
Bertha L. Drake
Jul 1, 2014
Bertha L. Drake Age 86, a longtime Portage resident, passed away July 1, 2014 at Addison Point in Chesterton. She was born on September 17, 1927 in Gary, Indiana to the late Virgil L. and Elizabeth (nee Henderson) Ward. She was a 1945 Emerson High School graduate and a retired book keeper for Jack Gray Trucking Company, Otto G. Fifield...
Melody Ruth Reed
Jun 30, 2014
Melody Ruth Reed, age 62, of Portage, passed away Monday, June 30, 2014. She was born on May 03, 1952 in Gary, Indiana to the late Eugene and Ann Sullivan. Melody is survived by her children: Terry Sullivan, Harold Brunker, Kris Osburn, Troy Sheffer and Brent Pankow; several grandchildren; sisters: Kathleen Hittle and Cindy Allen; brother: Howard Koenin; very dear...
Ronald James Turnipseed
Jun 27, 2014
Ronald James Turnipseed, age 55, of Lake Station, passed away suddenly Friday, June 27, 2014. He was born on October 3, 1958 in Gary, Indiana to the late Wayne and Betty Turnipseed. Ron worked as a Bricklayer and was a member of the Indiana Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 4. Ron is survived by his wife, Kathryn Turnipseed;...
Michael D O'Melia
Jun 25, 2014
Michael D. O'Melia Hobart, Indiana Age 54, at rest with our Lord on Wednesday, June 25, 2014. He was born on July 6, 1959, to Martin B. and Donna L. (nee Kewley) O'Melia Sr., in Gary, Indiana. Michael was an electrician with IBEW Local 728 Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Mike was a funny guy who loved to laugh. We remember him...
William Matsey, Jr.
Jun 25, 2014
William Matsey, Jr., age 60, of Lake Station passed away Wednesday June 25, 2014 at his home. He was born April 2, 1954 in Gary, Indiana to the late William and Clare Matsey, Sr. He was a retired Boilermaker who worked for Inland Steel before his retirement. He is survived by his son Michael and daughter Melissa both of Lake...
Edward L. Karpinski
Jun 24, 2014
Edward Louis Karpinski, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at home with his family by his side. He was born March 1, 1932 to the late Louis and Mary Karpinski (Ranus) in New Chicago, Indiana. Edward was a retired United States Steel Electric Shop employee. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and in...
Maria Cecilia "Cecy" Flores
Jun 21, 2014
MARIA CECILIA FLORES, known to many as "CECY", age 58, of Hobart, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She retired from Wal-Mart Vision in Merrillville after 20 years of service. Cecy was a faithful member of Jehovah's Witnesses. She was a loving woman who enjoyed taking care of her family. She will be remembered...
Rodney Shannon
Jun 21, 2014
Rodney Shannon Portage, Indiana Age 36, passed away Saturday, June 21,2014 at Porter Regional in Valparaiso, Indiana. He was born on June 23, 1977 to Fred and Hazel Shannon in Crown Point, Indiana. Rodney was a simple man who loved to be loved and loved everyone around him. He is survived by his parents Fred and Hazel Shannon of Portage;...
Welma E. Gearhart
Jun 20, 2014
Welma E. Gearhart, age 94, of Portage, passed away Friday, June 20, 2014. She was born March 13, 1920 in Knox, Indiana to the late William and Myrtle Smith. Welma retired in 1996 after working for 30 years as a head cook for the Merrillville Community School Corporation. Welma is survived by her sons: William (Andrea) Gearhart and Howard (Phyllis)...
Clarabelle "Clara: Kostbade
Jun 20, 2014
Clarabelle "Clara" Kostbade (nee Loggie) Age 88, a lifelong resident of Hobart, IN passed away June 20, 2014 after battling a lingering illness. She was born June 29, 1925 in Gary, Indiana to late Thomas and Beulah Loggie. She was a homemaker who took pride in raising her sons, and received joy in seeing her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great...
Cecil Eugene Mcdaniel
Jun 19, 2014
Cecil Eugene McDaniel, age 64, of Otis passed entered into Heaven Thursday June 19, 2014. He was born February 6, 1950 in Pascagoula, Mississippi to James Coy and Lenora (Miller) McDaniel, Sr. Cecil was an Iron Worker who retired from Local Union #395. Cecil was the head and heart of a big family and will be greatly missed. Cecil loved...
Henry J. Kwilasz
Jun 16, 2014
Henry J. Kwilasz Age 86, of Portage passed away June 16, 2014. He was a member of Nativity of Our Savior Catholic Church and proudly served in the United States Air force. He is survived by his brother; John (Patricia) Kwilasz, three sisters; Loretta Nickovilk, Pat Milich and Geraldine Prather, numerous nieces and nephews and other loving family members and...
William J. "Bill" Courtright
Jun 16, 2014
William J. "Bill" Courtright, age 83, of Hobart, passed away Monday, June 16, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 20, 1930 in Hammond, Indiana to the late William and Bertha Courtright. Enlisting in the Army at the age of 16, Bill proudly served his country in the 23rd Infantry Combat Team and 37th Combat Engineer Company...
M. Loraine Claussen
Jun 13, 2014
M. Loraine Claussen (nee Shipley), age 89 of Crown Point passed away Friday, June 13, 2014. She was born on January 9, 1925 in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Bert and Thelma Shipley. She enjoyed knitting and genealogy. She is survived by her daughter, Diane L. Keeney of Crown Point, IN; her son, Howard (Elizabeth) Claussen of NC; 5...
Lola R. Autry
Jun 13, 2014
LOLA R. AUTRY, age 85, of Portage, passed away Friday, June 13, 2014. She was born in Kentucky and had been an area resident for many years. Lola was a faithful member of Central Ave. Church of God in Portage for almost 50 years. She enjoyed making dolls and loved her two toy poodles. She will be deeply missed. She...
Chester M. Aydelotte
Jun 12, 2014
Chester Maris Aydelotte, Jr.age 94, of Portage, IN entered heaven June 12, 2014. He was born June 6, 1920 in Gary, IN, the son of Chester Maris Aydelotte and Margaret (Benz) Aydelotte. Chester's early years were spent in Glen Park, Chesterton, & East Gary, IN where he graduated from Edison High School in 1938. During the tough times of the...
Ronald Leon Petri, Sr.
Jun 12, 2014
Ronald Leon Petri, Sr. "Ronnie", age 56, of Gary passed away June 12, 2014. Ronnie was born July 22, 1957 in Gary, Indiana to the late William and Vivian (Stokes) Petri. Ronnie was a handyman who loved playing Bingo, fishing, mowing grass, and playing with children. Ronnie is survived by his two sons Michael (Brandy) Petri and Ronnie Petri, Jr....
Brenda Rippe
Jun 12, 2014
Brenda Rippe (Cook), age 67, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2014. She was born June 23, 1946 in LaPorte, Indiana to the late Arnold and Pauline Cook. Brenda was a member of the Glen Park Eagles Chapter 2413 and loved bingo and crafts. She graduated from River Forest High School in 1965 and spent her career working as...
